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US Grand Prix: McLaren boss Zak Brown ‘still has questions’ about Red Bull device
McLaren discovered the existence of the device from open-source documents that contain information on each team’s cars that have to be submitted to the FIA and to which all teams have access.
Red Bull have agreed with the FIA to make changes to their car for a future race, expected to be the Brazilian Grand Prix in two weeks’ time. The detail of these modifications has not been revealed.
Red Bull say the device is “inaccessible once the car is fully assembled and ready to run”.
But the parc ferme period extends from the start of qualifying to the end of the race, and teams are allowed to assemble and disassemble their cars during this period, as long as they are not modified.
Brown said: “I have heard that you can’t adjust it when the car is fully race-prepped, but the car isn’t always fully race-prepped when it’s in parc ferme. That needs to be unpicked.
“Why do you need to put a seal on something that you can’t access? So I still have questions.”
He added: “I have confidence the FIA will resolve the issue. I understand they are having to modify and change their car for upcoming races. Our questions are a bit more around what has historically happened.
“If it’s used in an inappropriate manner, then it is definitely a performance advantage. If it’s not, then there is no performance advantage and that’s what we want to discover.”
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner told Sky Sports: “Every car has a tool that they can adjust the front of the bib, what we call the front of the floor being called the bib.
“Ours is located at the front of the footwell. It’s been there for I think for over three years, you’ve got to have the pedals out, other panels out and pipework out to be able to get to it.
“It’s like any other adjustment on the car, it would be easier to adjust the rear roll-bar than it is to get to that component. It’s all part of the packaging in the front end of the chassis.”
FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis said: “At the previous race, it was pointed out to us that certain designs could allow a change of the height of the front of the car, which some people call a bib, in parc ferme, and we didn’t have any indication or any proof that anybody was doing something like that.
“That would be clearly illegal under parc ferme regulations.
“So we said from this race onwards, there must be no possibility to do such thing at all. If there’d be a design that allowed a quick change of that height, then it would have to be sealed so they wouldn’t have access in parc ferme, and all teams have adhered to that and as far as we’re concerned, everything is under control.
“It’s certainly not a story from now on. We’ve done all that’s needed to stop there being any accusations. And of course, it is a title championship and people get rather excited about each other’s cars.”
Red Bull in turn have raised questions about McLaren’s rear wing.
These stem from modifications that McLaren chose to make following consultations with the FIA after Red Bull raised concerns about how much it was flexing during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Brown said: “Our rear wing has passed every single test. We have had to make some small modifications as have some others. So that’s a non-issue.”
Brown also criticised Red Bull motorsport adviser Helmut Marko for comments he made about McLaren driver Lando Norris.
Marko said that Norris, who has narrowed the gap on Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in the championship to 52 points with six races to go, had “some mental weaknesses”, adding: “I’ve read about some of the rituals he needs to do to perform well on race day.”
It appears Marko was referring to remarks Norris made at the Italian Grand Prix when he described his nerves on race days and said he “barely eats anything on Sundays. I struggle to drink on Sundays. Just because of nerves and pressure.”
Brown said he was “disappointed but not surprised” by Marko’s remarks.
“Lando has been kind of an ambassador for mental health. Toto [Wolff, the Mercedes team principal] has spoken about mental health, so I think it’s a serious issue that we’ve tried to talk about and bring to the forefront.
“Poking at that situation I think is pretty inappropriate and kind of sets us back 10-20 years.
“It’s all fun and games in how some people go racing and what tactics they use from a sporting perspective, but I thought that one was in pretty poor taste.”
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Ipswich Town Football ClubAn Ipswich Town footballer could become the first from her club to win a cap for a senior national team.
Striker Natasha Thomas has been selected to join the Jamaican women’s senior squad, nicknamed the “Reggae Girlz”.
The 28-year-old forward was eligible for the team due to her Jamaican grandparents.
Thomas, who has a portrait of her grandparents on her shin pads, said: “They would be proud looking down on me.”
Getty ImagesTown keeper Nina Meollo, currently on loan at AFC Sudbury, has previously been called up to the Philippines squad, but has yet to play a game for them.
Despite several Town players representing national youth teams, Thomas is the only outfield player to be selected at a senior level while wearing an Ipswich Town shirt.
“It hasn’t quite sunk in,” she said.
“I’m sure it will when I’m on the flight to go and play and go into the camp.
“I always dreamt it when I was younger. People always say if you don’t dream these things, then they can’t come true.
“So make sure you are making those dreams.
“It has all just come at the right time for me and myself and my family.”
She added: “Of course I’m nervous, but at the same time, it is a massive opportunity for me and I can’t wait to grab it with both hands.”
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Ipswich Town Football ClubJamaica travel to international giants France for a friendly on 25 October, with Thomas flying out after the Tractor Girls league cup game against Hashtag United on Sunday.
In an unconventional route into professional football, Thomas came through grassroots level at Waveney from the age of nine before joining Lowestoft Town.
The striker has recently been named the club’s all time record appearance maker.
After signing with Town from Lowestoft in November 2015, she marked 217 appearances following a 0-0 draw against Watford.
The club recently marked the occasion by presenting her with an anniversary kit.
She picked out FA Cup runs against WSL sides West Ham and Manchester City, as well as scoring at Portman Road amongst the highlights.
Thomas has since boosted her appearances to 218 following Sunday’s game against Plymouth.
Ipswich Town Football ClubIpswich Town boss for the men’s side, Kieran McKenna, told BBC Radio Suffolk Sport the whole team was “proud” of Thomas for her achievements.
“Any interactions I’ve had with her around the club or the work she does with the foundation, she’s a fantastic role model on and off the pitch,” he said.
Thomas said she had seen huge growth in the women’s set up at the club since joining.
She added: “I’ve been here for quite a while now and seen the development within the players, coaches and behind the scenes. Even the amount of fans we are getting now.
“One of my goals is to inspire the next generation in Suffolk, in Ipswich and help push the women’s game forward.
“I’m trying to push myself and still trying to develop as a player. So I just hope I can carry that on here at Ipswich Town and see where that takes me further.”
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Steve Bruce’s four-month old grandson Madison tragically passes away as Blackpool release heartfelt statement
STEVE BRUCE’s fourth-month old grandson Madison has tragically passed away.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by the manager’s club, Blackpool, on social media.
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The club announced that Bruce will miss the clash against Barnsley following Madison’s passing.
A statement read: “The club can announce that Head Coach Steve Bruce will not be in attendance at tomorrow’s fixture against Barnsley due to the tragic passing of his four-month old grandson, Madison.
“Everyone at the football club send their love to Steve and his family.
“We ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with this sudden and unexpected loss in their family.”
Bruce’s son Alex, who is currently working as the assistant manager at Salford City, will also miss his game against Crewe.
Salford released their own statement sending support to the family.
A statement read: “Salford City announces that Assistant Manager Alex Bruce will not be in attendance at tomorrow’s fixture away at Crewe Alexandra due to the tragic passing of his four-month old nephew, Madison.
“All at the football club send our love and full support to Alex, Matt Smith and the family.
What tributes clubs have made
Clubs up and down the country have sent their condolences…
Preston North End
“Devastating news. Sending our thoughts and condolences to Steve and his family at this incredibly difficult time.”
West Bromwich Albion
“Everybody at West Bromwich Albion sends their condolences, thoughts and love to Steve Bruce’s family at this desperately sad time.”
Norwich City
“Heartbreaking news. We’re sending our love and support to Steve and his family at this difficult time”
Birmingham City
“Everyone at Blues sends their love and support to our former boss and his family and friends at this extremely difficult time.”
Bristol City
“Everybody at Bristol City sends their condolences, thoughts and love to the family at this tragic time.”
Lincoln City
“Deepest condolences from everyone at the Imps to Steve and his family.”
Northampton Town
“Sending the condolences of everyone at Sixfields to Steve and his family.”
Leeds United
“Everybody at Leeds United sends their condolences and thoughts to Steve’s family at this tragic time.”
Bristol Rovers
“Everyone at Bristol Rovers sends our condolences, thoughts and love to Steve and the Bruce family.”
Barnsley
“Incredibly sad news. The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected to Barnsley Football Club are with Steve and his family.”
“We request that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with this sudden and unexpected loss in their family.”
Tributes have flooded in for Maddison, with the footballing world in mourning.
One person posted: “Horrible. We’re all with you Steve.”
A second wrote: “Jesus, prayers with Steve Bruce and his family.”
A third commented: “Thoughts are with Brucey and his family.”
A fourth said: “Many many heartfelt condolences Steve our thoughts are with you and the family.”
Another added: “Absolutely tragic, thoughts with everyone in the family.”
Bruce was named Blackpool manager in September but has had a long career in management.
He has taken charge of the likes of West Brom, Newcastle United, Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa, Hull City, Sunderland, Wigan Athletic, Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United.
As a player, he made 309 league appearances for Manchester United and won the Premier League three times between 1993 and 1996.
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Ferrari Challenge | Imola, Shell AM Europe, Race 2: Cheung wins again, Skrimpias champion
Race 1 winner Eric Cheung dominated proceedings once again at Imola to take another win in the second and final encounter of the 2024 Ferrari Challenge Coppa Shell AM season. The Canadian, at the wheel of a Ferrari 296 of the Formula Racing team, got off to a perfect start from pole position and powered his way towards victory right from the early laps.
Cheung immediately pulled out a gap over his rivals and took the chequered flag at the end of the 30-minute race with a comfortable advantage of almost 10 seconds on the first of his opponents.
The racing was a lot more exciting behind Cheung as there was a three-way battle between the 2024 Coppa Shell AM champion, Zois Skrimpias from Greece and the Italians Paolo Scudieri and Andrea Levy.
Skrimpias did well to climb from sixth to second place in the early stages of the race, with Paolo Scudieri doing the same thing, latching himself onto the tail of the 296 of the Ineco – Reparto Corse RAM team.
Exactly halfway through the race, Scudieri made the decisive overtake to move up to second, and then a few moments later, on lap 15, Skrimpias went off the track due to a contact with Andrea Levy’s Ferrari.
Rossocorsa team’s Italian thus moved up to third place, with Skrimpias slipping back to sixth once again, more than 15 seconds behind the race leader.
In this way, the Greek missed an opportunity to get on the podium, although he had already looked to be in clear difficulty for several laps against both Scudieri and Levy.
A few minutes after the contact, Race Direction began to assess Levy’s move on Skrimpias, and an inevitable 10-second penalty for the Rossocorsa driver would be added to his final time.
Skrimpias, once he got back into the swing of things, managed to make a comeback on Guy Fawe and Henrik Kamstrup, who were battling for fourth, but without having any real opportunity to get into the fight.
With just moments to go, Andreas Koenig and Norikazu Shibata made contact, with the latter coming off worse and slipping to ninth while battling for seventh. Sandmann finished the race between the two, while Shintaro Akatsu completed the Top 10.
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